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EXHIBIT A – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION (ENTERPRISE) PAGE 1

(Rev 2025-01-22)

EXHIBIT A – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION: No. 04224 – HVAC Services

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following Bidder information and Bidder certifications (collectively, “Bidder’s Certification”) are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidders must provide Bidder information for Items A – I below.

ITEM A _________________________________

Type/print Bidder’s full legal name.

Note:

If Bidder is a sole proprietor (see Item C, below), Bidder’s legal name is the name of the individual person who is doing business as a sole proprietor – e.g., Lynn A. Smith, a sole proprietor.

If Bidder is an Entity/Organization (see Item C, below), Bidder’s name must match Bidder’s Entity/Organization name as filed in the state where the entity is formed and with the Washington Secretary of State – e.g., Innovative Supply, LLC, a Washington limited liability company.

Bidder’s Name:

ITEM B _________________________________

Type/print the address for Bidder’s principal office/place of business.

Note: Bidder’s principal office or principal place of business is the Bidder’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the Bidder’s books and records as well as the Bidder’s senior management personnel.

If Bidder is a sole proprietor (see Item C, below), Bidder’s address for its principal office/place of business typically will be the same address stated by Bidder on its U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax return.

If Bidder is an Entity/Organization (see Item C, below), Bidder’s address for its principal office/place of business must match Bidder’s address for its principal office/place of business as filed in the state where the entity is formed and as filed with the Washington Secretary of State.

Address:

Energy Systems Management / TRS Incorporated DBA TRS Mechanical, Inc.

9523 19th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

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ITEM C Corporation: ☐Domestic ☐Foreign

Bidder’s Business

Entity / Organization

Type:

Check appropriate box

Limited Liability Company (LLC): ☐Domestic ☐Foreign

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): ☐Domestic ☐Foreign

Sole Proprietorship*: ☐

General Partnership: ☐ *If you are a Bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have formed a separate business entity (e.g., corporation, LLC, LLP) and lawfully registered the same. A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by one individual or married couple alone with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a separate legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business.

If Bidder is a corporation, LLC, or LLP, Bidder must check the applicable box for the entity – i.e., ‘domestic’ or ‘foreign.’ An entity is a domestic entity if it was organized under Washington law.

If the entity was organized elsewhere, it is a foreign entity. The entity’s organizational documents and filings with the Washington Secretary of State will state whether the entity is domestic or foreign.

ITEM D _________________________________

Type/print the state where Bidder’s entity (e.g., corporation, LLC, LLP) is formed.

If Bidder is a sole proprietorship (see Item C, above), type/print ‘N/A.’

If Bidder is an entity (see Item C, above), type/print ‘Washington’ if the corporation, LC, or LLP is domestic or the name of the applicable state if foreign (i.e., a state other than Washington).

State of Formation for Bidder’s Business

Entity:

ITEM E

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the five-year time period prior to the posting date of this Competitive Solicitation:

Check applicable box.

Bidder Doing

Business Under

Another Name:

☐ Bidder has NOT done business under another name

☐ Bidder HAS done business under another name*

*If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the business name(s) and address(es):

Business Name: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

Washington

TRS Mechanical, Inc.

9523 19th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

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ITEM F Does Bidder have a Registration Number/Unified Business Identifier (“UBI”) Number issued by the State of Washington*?

*UBI Numbers are issued by either the Washington Secretary of State (for out of state businesses) or the Washington State Department of Revenue (for Washington businesses) Check applicable box.

Yes No If yes, provide Bidder’s nine-digit UBI Number: ___ ___ ___ If no, state whether Bidder promptly will obtain a UBI Number if Bidder is designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder:

Yes No Note: To be eligible for a Contract award, Bidders must have a UBI Number.

UBI Number:

ITEM G ___________________

Type/print Bidder’s Taxpayer Identification Number* (“TIN”).

*Bidder’s TIN will be either a number issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (e.g., Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number) or a number issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration (i.e., Bidder’s Social Security Number (“SSN”)). If Bidder’s TIN is a SSN, do NOT provide the SSN; simply state ‘TIN is Bidder’s SSN.’

Bidder’s Taxpayer

Identification Number:

ITEM H Is Bidder registered in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)?

Check applicable box.

Yes No If yes, Bidder must ensure that Bidder’s WEBS information is correct prior to submitting a Bid.

If no, state whether Bidder will register in WEBS if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder:

Yes No Note: To be eligible for a Contract award, Bidders must register in WEBS prior to Contract Award.

WEBS

Registration:

ITEM I For purposes of bid clarification, if applicable, Bidder designates the following as Bidder’s authorized representative:

Type/print contact information for Bidder’s authorized representative.

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Bidder Contact for

Bid Clarification:

Bidders must provide the information identified in the table below which will be used by

Enterprise Services if Bidder is awarded a Contract:

BIDDER’S INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY BIDDER

Designated Contract Administrator:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

602 244 048

68-0515608

Amanda Lynch amanda.lynch@trsmech.com 253-539-0141

Amanda Lynch amanda.lynch@trsmech.com 253-539-0141 https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state/register-bid-opportunities

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BIDDER’S INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY BIDDER

Personnel for Contract Sales Reporting:

Contract Sales Reporting Representative:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Alternate Contract Sales Reporting Representative:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Personnel for Vendor Management Fee

Matters:

Contract Vendor Management Fee(“VMF”) Representative:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Alternate VMF Representative:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Contact Information for Enterprise Services to send

VMF invoices:

Bidder name:

Attn:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Email:

Contact Information for legal notices:

Bidder name:

Attn:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Email:

Contract Signature Authority:

If Bidder is awarded a Contract, the following individual will sign the Contract on behalf of Bidder:

Name:

Title:

Washington State Licensed Electrician:

Bidders who are awarded a Contract must perform the contract with personnel who are qualified, licensed electricians. Please identify Bidder’s personnel who hold the required Electrician Certification:

Name:

Title:

Amanda Lynch amanda.lynch@trsmech.com

253-539-0141

Lisa Hand lisa@trsmech.com

253-539-0141

Amanda Lynch amanda.Lynch@trsmech.com 253-539-0141

Lisa Hand lisa@trsmech.com 253-539-0141

TRS Mechanical, Inc.

Amanda Lynch

9523 19th Ave E Tacoma, WA 98445 amanda.lynch@trsmech.com

TRS Mechanical, Inc.

Amanda Lynch

9523 19th Ave E Tacoma, WA 98445 amanda.lynch@trsmech.com

Clay Hand President

Clay Hand President

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BIDDER CERTIFICATIONS

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation and agrees to abide by the same. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands the Contracting Guide, which is referenced in the Competitive Solicitation and includes useful information regarding the procurement process pertaining to competitive solicitations for goods/services. Bidder further certifies that, in the event that Bidder has any questions or concerns regarding the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits and any referenced materials), Bidder timely shall raise such questions and/or concerns during the Question & Answer Period specified in the Competitive Solicitation.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and shall not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other https://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/bidder-contracting-guide-DES.docx

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than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such.

By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation.

8. INSURANCE. Enterprise Services requires all awarded Bidders to have certain required insurance coverages. Bidders who do not have insurance coverages as specified in the Contract included with the Competitive Solicitation shall not be awarded a Contract. Accordingly, Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER HAS THE REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract included with the Competitive Solicitation (Note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL OBTAIN THE REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract included with the Competitive Solicitation but, if Bidder is designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder shall provide such a Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract included with the Competitive Solicitation, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within five (5) business days of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services. Bidder further certifies that Bidder understands that, if for any reason, Bidder does not timely provide such Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services, Bidder shall be disqualified from Contract award.

Note: The Contract requires that any awarded Contractor, unless exempt, must have the specified Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance. Pursuant to Washington law, certain entities are not required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance (e.g., entities with no employees). If, under Washington law, Bidder is not required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Bidder must check the box below and provide the lawful basis as to why Bidder is not required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance:

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Pursuant to Washington law, Bidder is not required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance because:

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Bidder must state a lawful basis as to why Bidder is NOT required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

9. DEBARMENT. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that neither Bidder nor its principals presently are nor ever have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that Bidder is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

11. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies that Bidder complies with all applicable legal requirements prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or their status as protected veterans or as individuals with disabilities.

12. WASHINGTON STATE WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within the three (3) year period preceding the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

13. WASHINGTON STATE STATUTORY NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSES FOR STATE CONTRACTS. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that, if, pursuant to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation, Bidder is awarded a Contract, Bidder, including any subcontractor, during the term of such Contract, shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated in RCW 49.60.530(3). Bidder further certifies that Bidder, including any subcontractor, also shall give written notice of this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which Bidder, or subcontractor, has a collective bargaining or other agreement.

In addition, Bidder, including any subcontractor, shall cooperate with any Washington state agency investigation regarding any allegation that Bidder, including any subcontractor, engaged in prohibited discrimination set forth in RCW 49.60.530(3).

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.60.530 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.60.530

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14. WASHINGTON STATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS. Washington State’s Office of the Governor requires Enterprise Services to seek to contract with qualified entities and business owners who can demonstrate or will certify that their employees are not required to sign, as a condition of employment, mandatory individual arbitration clauses and class or collective action waivers. See EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 – Supporting Workers’ Rights To Effectively Address Workplace Violations. Accordingly, except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

15. WASHINGTON STATE PAY EQUALITY FOR ‘SIMILARLY EMPLOYED’ INDIVIDUALS. The Washington State Legislature requires Enterprise Services to contract with Bidders who satisfy a ‘pay equality’ contractual provision. See Laws of 2023, ch. 475, § 919. Accordingly, Bidder certifies that Bidder’s ‘similarly employed’ individuals are compensated as equals. For purposes of this certification, employees are ‘similarly employed’ if the individuals work for the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of whether employees are similarly employed. Bidder may allow differentials in compensation for its workers based in good faith on any of the following: a seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in compensation levels. A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but is not limited to, education, training, or experience that is consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential. A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must be consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential.

16. CONTRACT TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation, had one

(1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

17. TAXES. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that, except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

18. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Except as detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide and, in such case, check the box below), Bidder certifies that Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods and/or Services that are the subject of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5187-S.SL.pdf?q=20240813082326

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19. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is registered and in good standing in the jurisdiction (state) where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Bidder, as indicated below (Bidder must check applicable box) is a sole proprietor or general partnership and therefore not required to register in the state where Bidder’s principal place of business is located:

☐ SOLE PROPRIETOR. Bidder is a sole proprietor.

☐ GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Bidder is a general partnership.

20. REGISTRATION WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Except for sole proprietors and general partnerships which are exempt from registration, Enterprise Services requires all awarded Bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders other than sole proprietors or general partnerships who are not registered with the Washington Secretary of State shall not be awarded a Contract. Accordingly, Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: ___ ___ ___.

Bidder must provide its nine-digit UBI number.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder currently is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder shall register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within five (5) business days of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services. Bidder further certifies that Bidder understands that, if for any reason, Bidder is not timely registered with the Washington Secretary of State and has not timely provided a valid UBI number for Bidder to Enterprise Services, Bidder shall be disqualified from Contract award.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Bidder, as indicated below (Bidder must check applicable box) is a sole proprietor or general partnership and therefore exempt from the requirement to register with the Washington State Secretary of State:

☐ SOLE PROPRIETOR. Bidder is a sole proprietor.

☐ GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Bidder is a general partnership.

21. REGISTRATION WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Enterprise Services requires all awarded Bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Bidders who are not registered with the Washington

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State Department of Revenue shall not be awarded a Contract. Accordingly, Bidder certifies as follows (Bidder must check one):

☐ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: ___ ___ ___.

Bidder must provide its nine-digit UBI number.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder currently is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder shall register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within five (5) business days of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services. Bidder further certifies that Bidder understands that, if for any reason, Bidder is not timely registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and has not timely provided a valid UBI number for Bidder to Enterprise Services, Bidder shall be disqualified from Contract award.

22. NO SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (Bidder must check one):

☐ NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If, pursuant to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation, Bidder is awarded a Contract, Bidder shall NOT utilize subcontractors to perform the Contract.

OR

☐ SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed in the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if, pursuant to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation, Bidder is awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to perform the Contract. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington and eligible Purchasers who utilize the Contract, Bidder shall be fully responsible for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions.

Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor and state which portions and amount of the Contract that Bidder, if awarded a Contract, would subcontract to each identified subcontractor. Note: If a subcontractor’s TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN; rather, state that the TIN is a

SSN.

☐ BIDDER EXPLANATION. Bidder has attached an explanation.

Check box if applicable.

23. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (Bidder must check all applicable boxes):

☐WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW 39.26.010(13) and (22)(a). To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three (3) requirements:

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☐Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

☐Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and qualify as one of the following:

☐Bidder Qualifies as a Small Business – i.e., ☐Bidder has fifty (50) or fewer employees; or ☐Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than

$7,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three (3) consecutive years.

☐Bidder Qualifies as a Minibusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $3,000,000, but $1,000,000 or more, as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☐Bidder Qualifies as a Microbusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $1,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☐WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

OR

☐NOT A WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

24. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (Bidder must check one and, if stating that Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, provide Bidder’s WDVA certification number in the space provided below):

☐CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state/register-bid-opportunities https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.60A.190 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=41.04.007

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(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the State of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran-Owned Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs (WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses). Bidder’s WDVA certification no.: _____________

OR

☐NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran- Owned Business as set forth above.

25. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided below (Bidder must provide) have worked with Bidder pertaining to contracts in which Bidder provided goods/services similar in scope to the goods/services described in the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation and that such references have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide references and information to Enterprise Services pertaining to Bidder. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

Reference 1:

Provide information in the space provided

Business Name:

Contact Name at Business:

Phone:

Email:

Reference 2:

Provide information in the space provided

Business Name:

Contact Name at Business:

Phone:

Email:

Reference 2:

Provide information in the space provided

Business Name:

Contact Name at Business:

Phone:

Email:

Note: It is Bidder’s obligation to ensure that the contact information for Bidder’s references is accurate and current. Bidders should alert their references to respond promptly to reference checks.

26. PREVAILING WAGE. Bidder certifies as follows (Bidder must check applicable box(es)):

M0HzcNoX

Washington State Patrol

Lee Pennington 360-704-5429

Lee.Pennington@wsp.wa.gov

King County Housing Authority Danielle Munroe daniellem@kcha.org 206-574-1200

Department of Natural Resources

Paul Schroeter 360-688-4817

Paul.Schroeter@dnr.wa.gov https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state/register-bid-opportunities

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☐ KNOWLEDGEABLE & COMPLIANT WITH PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS. Bidder understands Washington’s Prevailing Wage on Public Works Act, RCW 39.12 (Act) and the rules promulgated by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I Rules) and, if awarded a Contract pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation, unless exempt, Bidder (including any subcontractors) will pay all workers employed in the performance of any part of the work resulting from such Contract in accordance with the Act and the L&I Rules. Bidder has NOT been cited by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for violations of the Act and/or L&I Rules within the five (5) years preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ BIDDER VIOLATIONS OF PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the five (5) years preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder was cited by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for violations of the Act and/or L&I Rules. Note: if Bidder was cited for a violation during such time period, Bidder must provide a complete, detailed explanation including the applicable project(s), the dates involved, the number of violations, any necessary corrective action, and any penalties incurred.

Failure to do so will result in a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE & COMPLIANT WITH PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does NOT comply with the Act and/or L&I Rules.

27. OSHA/WISHA REQUIREMENTS. Bidder certifies that Bidder complies with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596, 84 Stat. 1590) and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (RCW 49.17) and Bidder has not been cited by either the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration or the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for violations of either statute within the five (5) years preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation.

Bidder further certifies that Bidder shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award pursuant to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation or anytime during the Contract term, if awarded, Bidder learns that any Bidder certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.12

EXHIBIT E – CONTRACT 04224 DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN – SUBCONTRACTORS PAGE 1 (Rev 2024-07-02)

EXHIBIT E –DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN – SUBCONTRACTORS

FOR

BIDDERS WHO PLAN TO UTILIZE SUBCONTRACTORS TO PERFORM THE CONTRACT, IF AWARDED

Competitive Solicitation: No. 04224– HVAC Services

Bidder: _________________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

INSTRUCTIONS

This Exhibit is divided into three sections. Section 2 & Section 3 are informational. Section 1 must be completed (and this Exhibit returned to Enterprise Services) ONLY IF Bidder, if awarded a Contract, intends to use subcontractors to perform such Contract.

1. Section 1 – This section must be completed IF Bidder intends to use subcontractors to perform the Contract, if Bidder is awarded a Contract.

2. Section 2 – Provides instructions and information regarding how to complete Section 1, if Bidder intends to use subcontractors.

3. Section 3 – Provides definitions for each of the subcontractor category businesses referenced in Section 1.

SECTION 1: BIDDER’S DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN – SUBCONTRACTORS

Bidder: As set forth in the Competitive Solicitation, list the bidder’s anticipated small/veteran/diverse business category goals for subcontractor participation, awarded a Contract.

Anticipated Subcontractor Percentage: For any applicable Subcontractor Category, Bidder may state any percentage of Contract spend amount that Bidder believes is appropriate and attainable for Bidder. These are aspirational goals for Bidder’s use of small/veteran/diverse subcontractors, if awarded a Contract pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation.

Anticipated Subcontractor Names: If Bidder states a percentage of Contract spend amount, Bidder must provide the name of each intended subcontractor business in the appropriate category as they are listed in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

Emergency Systems Management / TRS Incorporated DBA TRS Mechanical, Inc.

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Note: The businesses included in the Diverse Inclusion Plan – Subcontractors are listed as examples of the business that bidder may use as subcontractors and does NOT obligate bidder to utilize those specific businesses in performing the Contract, if awarded. If awarded, the Diverse Inclusion Plan – Subcontractor will be incorporated into the resulting Contract and bidder will report performance and progress to Enterprise Services as set forth in the Contract and in annual contract management meetings.

3. Bidders must describe their efforts in engaging and reducing any barriers to participation by small/veteran/diverse businesses, including outreach, education/mentorship, and process changes designed to increase small/veteran/diverse business participation.

4. If the proposed subcontractors are self-identified diverse businesses, bidder will encourage and support efforts for their certification with the appropriate Washington state agencies.

5. The small/veteran/diverse business goals set forth herein are voluntary. Bidders will not be considered non-responsive if the Diverse Inclusion Plan – Subcontractors has a zero small/veteran/diverse business participation amount. Enterprise Services, however, encourages bidders to be proactive in engaging small/veteran/diverse business participation. No preference will be included in the evaluation of bids based on the Diverse Inclusion Plan – Subcontractors.

No minimum level of small/veteran/diverse business participation is required as a condition for receiving a Contract award.

6. Awarded bidders who utilize subcontractors will meet with Enterprise Services annually, regarding their small/veteran/diverse business inclusion goals set forth in their Diverse Inclusion Plan – Subcontractors.

SECTION 3: SMALL/VETERAN/DIVERSE BUSINESSES DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Competitive Solicitation, the following terms have the following meanings:

BUSINESS CATEGORY DEFINITION

OMWBE Certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a minority-owned business(. See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

OMWBE Certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a woman-owned business. See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

OMWBE Certified Combination

Owned Business

(CBE):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a business owned by women and minorities. See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

OMWBE Certified Minority Woman Owned Business

(MWBE):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a business owned by minority women. See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.19.120 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=326-20&full=true https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.19.120 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=326-20&full=true https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.19.120 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=326-20&full=true https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.19.120 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=326-20&full=true

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BUSINESS CATEGORY DEFINITION

OMWBE Certified Socially and

Economically Disadvantaged

Business (SEDBE):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a business owned by minority who are found to be socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis. See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

WDVA Certified Veteran-Owned Business (VOB):

Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business. See, RCW 43.60A.010(7) & RCW 43.60A.190. Such firms must meet four requirements:

1. 51% Ownership. The firm must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in

RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

2. Washington Incorporation/Location. The firm must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

3. WEBS Certification. The firm must have certified its Veteran-Owned Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

4. WDVA Certification. The firm must have provided certification documentation to the WDVA and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.19.120 https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=326-20&full=true https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.60A.010 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.60A.190 http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veteran-owned-businesses/vob-search

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BUSINESS CATEGORY DEFINITION

Washington Small Business (SB):

Limited to firms that meet the following three (3) requirements:

1. Location. The firm’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

2. Size. The firm must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have either: (a) fifty (50) or fewer employees; or (b) gross revenue of less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually as reported on the firm’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue (WDOR) over the previous three consecutive years.

3. WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

See, RCW 39.26.010(22) & .010(13).

Washington Small Business also includes, Minibusinesses and Microbusinesses.

Such firms just have a small ‘size’ requirement:

Minibusiness Size Requirement: The firm must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have a gross revenue of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) but less than three million dollars ($3,000,000) annually as reported on the firm’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the WDOR. See, RCW 39.26.010(17).

Microbusiness Size Requirement: The firm must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and has a gross revenue of less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) annually as reported on the firm’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the WDOR. See, RCW 39.26.010(16).

Return this Contracts Diverse Business Inclusion Plan – Subcontractors to Procurement Coordinator at:

descontractsteamcedar@des.wa.gov http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26.010 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26.010 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26.010 mailto:descontractsteamcedar@des.wa.gov

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